Banfi SummuS IGT 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 92]

Notes from the Winemaker:Deep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes. Summus, Latin for "highest," is a wine of towering elegance. The fruit and structure of the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are enhanced by the elegance and bouquet of the Syrah. The three varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for an additional 10-12 months. Bottle-aging follows for at least 6 months. Vineyards: Castello Banfi's estate located in the southern part of Montalcino. The soil is stony, calcareous, well-structured and drained. Winemaking: The 3 varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then ble